For birth control.
Brand Name(s): Aftera, EContra, Fallback Solo, Morning After, My Choice, My Way, New Day, Next Choice One Dose, Opcicon One-Step, Plan B One-Step, Preventeza, Take Action
Generic Name: Levonorgestrel
Instructions
This medicine may be taken with or without food.
Do not use if more than 72 hours (3 days) after sex.
Store at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture. Do not keep in the bathroom.
Only swallow one pill at a time.
If vomiting occurs within 2 hours after taking the dose, contact doctor to see if dose needs to be repeated.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all your medicines. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines.
Cautions
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.
Do not use the medication any more than instructed.
Your ability to stay alert or to react quickly may be impaired by this medicine. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you.
Please check with your doctor before drinking alcohol while on this medicine.
If you miss your period while on this medicine, contact your doctor.
Use condoms to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases.
Tell the doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor immediately.
Do not take St. John's wort while on this medicine.
Do not share this medicine with anyone who has not been prescribed this medicine.
Side Effects
The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.
- breast pain or swelling
- dizziness
- headaches
- nausea and vomiting
- cramping of the uterus or bleeding from the vagina
- vaginal bleeding or spotting between periods
Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:
- severe stomach pain that spreads to the back
A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.
Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This document tells you briefly how to take your medicine, but it does not tell you all there is to know about it. Your doctor or pharmacist may give you other documents about your medicine. Please talk to them if you have any questions. Always follow their advice.
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